Hello, spooky season: Ghost tours, escape rooms and haunted hotels await

Spooky Season: Exploring Ghost Tours, Haunted Hotels, and More

As the spooky season arrives, Americans are flocking to ghost tours, haunted hotels, and escape rooms in growing numbers. The National Retail Federation's annual consumer survey projects Halloween spending to reach a record $13.1 billion this year.

From historic cemeteries to themed escape rooms, people are looking for thrills that go beyond costumes and candy. Adults are booking travel to places like Salem, the witch cave, or the Lizzie Borden House for super spooky experiences.

To set the mood for spooky season festivities,

turn to podcasts
and plan your own creep-tober events.

Author's summary: Explore spooky season fun with ghost tours and more.

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